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The Chase's Paul Sinha forced to cancel Edinburgh Festival Fringe appearances after Parkinson's diagnosis

Edinburgh Festivals

A Lotus Excel to an MGB GT: 11 of the best pictures from Edinburgh's classic car show. PICS@ Greg Macvean

A Lotus Excel to an MGB GT: 11 of the best pictures from Edinburgh's classic car show

Retro

Lyle Cornet. Pic: Lisa Ferguson

Woman accused of stealing £10k from family of terminally ill Scots boy

Health

Capaldi's debut album Divinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent also went to the top of the official charts.

Hilarious 'Becoming Lewis Capaldi' video follows star back to Bathgate roots

Whats on

West Lothian footballer makes 10,000 mile trip for charity football match at Hampden

People

Man dead after falling from height onto Edinburgh street

Crime

These are 5 of the best gay bars to celebrate Pride Edinburgh 2019

Lifestyle

Edinburgh Game of Thrones’ star Iain Glen talks about his new film The Flood

Things to Do

CTA

Royal Highland Show, Ingliston: The Cattle are paraded in the main show ring. 'Picture Ian Rutherford

Drones to feature at Royal Highland Show as thousands set to attend

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Nicola Sturgeon ready to form SNP-Labour coalition if snap general election called
Press Association Reporter

Traffic and Travel More Traffic and Travel >>

Lothian Buses splashed out on new registration numbers which took a dig at rivals.

Lothian Buses managing director carpeted by Edinburgh council over bus wars prank

Traffic and Travel

Police and the ambulance service are at the scene. Pic: Ian Georgeson

Edinburgh street closed after report of person falling from building

Traffic and Travel

Extinction Rebellion protesters at the last climate change protest on Edinburgh's North Bridge. Pic: Extinction Rebellion Scotland.

Disruption expected in Edinburgh during 5-day Extinction Rebellion Scotland protest

News

Ryanair has been accused of producing rip-off fares through its currency conversion system

Ryanair accused of rip-off fares using currency conversion 'trick'

Traffic and Travel

The A90 is currently blocked due to a crash. PIC: Google

Delays as crash closes A90 near Queensferry Crossing

Traffic and Travel

Bus bosses have been reprimanded over the registration plate prank.

Lothian Bus bosses scolded over ‘childish’ private plates prank

Traffic and Travel

The LC19 AAA plate was seen as targeting rivals AAA Coaches

Lothian Buses chair apologises and orders end to number plate 'prank'

Traffic and Travel

One-way plan for Queensferry High Street shelved over funding fears

Traffic and Travel

Passenger hurt as pigeon smashes through helicopter windscreen near Edinburgh Airport

Lifestyle

Cost of Lothian Buses directors' pay packets jumps by 20 per cent

Traffic and Travel

Calls for Edinburgh taxi parade water pistol protester to be suspended

Traffic and Travel

Crime More Crime >>

Lyle Cornet. Pic: Lisa Ferguson

Woman accused of stealing £10k from family of terminally ill Scots boy

Health

The scene by North Bridge. Pic: Ian Georgeson

Man dead after falling from height onto Edinburgh street

Crime

Edward Cairney and Avril Jones.

Plea for location of remains as callous pair face life in jail

Crime

Police and the ambulance service are at the scene. Pic: Ian Georgeson

Edinburgh street closed after report of person falling from building

Traffic and Travel

Edinburgh Harley-Davidson dealer offers to replace stolen bike

Crime

West Lothian thug jailed for stabbing man in back during street fight

Crime

'Security men to the stars' jailed after police raid at Edinburgh security firm found stun guns and 8000 pills

Crime

Margaret Fleming: Carers found guilty of murdering missing woman

Crime

Weather More Weather >>

Flooding in Haddington as hundreds of sandbags used to shore up riverbanks

Weather

Flash flooding could hit parts of the Lothians today

Edinburgh weather: Amber and yellow weather warnings in place for capital and the Lothians

Weather

Edinburgh has been issued with a yellow weather warning for rain until Friday (Photo: Shutterstock)

Edinburgh yellow weather warning: hour-by-hour forecast as heavy rain continues

Weather

Th eMet Office have said that some flooding is possible

Edinburgh weather: Yellow weather warning issued as heavy downpours set to batter Capital

Weather

The flood warning from SEPA

Experts issue flood warning for Edinburgh and the Lothians

Weather

Politics More Politics >>

Funding the free licences, which have been available to all over-75s for nearly two decades, is due to be transferred from the UK Government to the BBC next year.

Nicola Sturgeon among leaders to sign letter urging Theresa May to stop scrapping of over-75s free TV licences

Politics

Redford barracks are due to close in 2025

Communities in Colinton, Firrhill and Craiglockhart ask for voice on future of Edinburgh's Redford barracks site

Politics

Lord Provost Frank Ross is a councillor for Corstorphine/Murrayfield

Edinburgh Lord Provost in row over hosting event for developers at City Chambers

Politics

West view Student flats Meadowbank

London Road student flat plan set to be approved

Politics

A visualisation of the proposed new tower blocks for Leith.

First look at fresh plans for 4 tower blocks overlooking Leith waterfront

Politics

Lord Provost Frank Ross. Contributed

Row erupts over claims Edinburgh Lord Provost ‘cosied up’ to housebuilders

Politics

Proposals to extend the Gyle Centre including a new cinema

More details revealed for Gyle Centre's cinema extension

Politics

Claims Edinburgh will fall short of 20,000 affordable homes target

Politics

Edinburgh Council not keen on questions but very quick to want answers – John McLellan

Opinion

Mackay must be seen to bash the better-off, even if it doesn’t work– John McLellan

Opinion

Midlothian pupils face three-mile walk to school after free travel withdrawn by council

Education

Business More Business >>

Each of the Scottish Edge winners took home an up to six-figure share of theprize pot. Picture: Sandy Young

Scottish Edge awards more than £1m to Scottish start-ups

Business

Will you be bringing your dog to work? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Bring Your Dog to Work Day 2019: Am I legally allowed to have a pet in the office?

Business

These shops will fulfil all your beer needs.

10 must-visit beer shops in Edinburgh

Business

Ryanair has been accused of producing rip-off fares through its currency conversion system

Ryanair accused of rip-off fares using currency conversion 'trick'

Traffic and Travel

‘Whitewash’ claims over report on RBS business loans unit

Business

Marty the Robot tours Highland schools to teach pupils

Business

KFC to trial vegan Quorn burger in some locations

Business

These are six new bars and restaurants coming to Edinburgh in 2019

Business

Education More Education >>

Bright future beckons for young disabled graduates in Edinburgh

Health

Scott Beattie is new Edinburgh College charity trustee

Education

Parents say it is wrong to expect children as young as 11 to walk three miles with heavy backpacks along busy routes twice a day in all weathers.

Midlothian pupils face three-mile walk to school after free travel withdrawn by council

Education

Sir Paul Grice has been Holyrood chief executive since 1999

Holyrood's top official named new principal at QMU

Politics

Natalie is a gym teacher and she is going to live on rations similar to those issued to Syrian refugees to raise awareness of their plight.

Edinburgh gym manager takes Ration Challenge to expose plight of Syrian refugees

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Health More Health >>

Bright future beckons for young disabled graduates in Edinburgh

Health

Lyle Cornet. Pic: Lisa Ferguson

Woman accused of stealing £10k from family of terminally ill Scots boy

Health

If you're experiencing symptoms like extreme tiredness, a folic acid deficiency might be the answer (Photo: Shutterstock)

Folic acid deficiency signs: pins and needles, extreme tiredness, and sore mouth among symptoms

Health

Will you be bringing your dog to work? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Bring Your Dog to Work Day 2019: Am I legally allowed to have a pet in the office?

Business

The Yorkshire husband wanted to cruise the Norwegian fjords ' but the risk of passing icebergs was too great for Susan. Picture: Disneyland Parks/Getty Images

Susan Morrison: Why would I celebrate my 60th with a cruise when chemo is far more exciting?

Opinion

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St James Quarter

Where can The Fringe go next as it grows and grows? - Liam Rudden

Edinburgh Festivals

Hayley always opts for cruelty-free cosmetics. Picture: Jon Savage

Hayley Matthews: No bunnies suffer to conceal my eye bags

Opinion

The Yorkshire husband wanted to cruise the Norwegian fjords ' but the risk of passing icebergs was too great for Susan. Picture: Disneyland Parks/Getty Images

Susan Morrison: Why would I celebrate my 60th with a cruise when chemo is far more exciting?

Opinion

Edinburgh Council not keen on questions but very quick to want answers – John McLellan

Opinion

Mackay must be seen to bash the better-off, even if it doesn’t work– John McLellan

Opinion

Volunteering is never a one-way street – Ewan Aitken

Opinion

Chief Superintendent Sean Scott: Proud to serve the city where I started my career

Crime

Edinburgh’s festivals are loved by residents… and here’s why – Donald Anderson

Opinion

People More People >>

Melville Street. PIC: Google

Glasgow foodie heaven The Brunch Club set to open in Edinburgh

People

Dedicated football fan Cameron Martin, originally from Mid Calder, travelled all the way home from Sydney, Australia, to play at a charity football game at Hampden next Friday 14th June.

West Lothian footballer makes 10,000 mile trip for charity football match at Hampden

People

The building, which will have around 3500 sq ft of floor space, could open by the spring of next year if planning permission is secured for a vacant site next to the Edinburgh Park Central tram stop.

Love it or hate it? Readers react to first look at David Mach designed Edinburgh building

People

Bosses at Mossmorran were previously served with a final warning after previously flaring incidents.

Fury as Mossmorran chemical plant flares again

News

One of the Oor Wullie sculptures spotted down at The Shore in Leith.

First Oor Wullie sculptures spotted in Edinburgh for the Big Bucket Trail 2019

Whats on

32-year-oldMegan has beenmissing from the Kirkcaldy area since last night (June 13).

Police issue urgent appeal for missing Kirkcaldy woman Megan Wilkie

People

Outrage over Land Rover advert which encourages people to bring new 31,295 model to Edinburgh

Outrage over Land Rover advert which encourages people to bring new £31,295 model to Edinburgh

People

Danderhall’s Keryn Matthew crowned Miss Scotland 2019

People

More than 21,000 in Edinburgh could be hit by scrapping of free TV licenses for over-75s

People

Lidl unveils new tartan to celebrate 25 years in Scotland

People

Edinburgh mum smuggles cannabis drug into UK to treat son's seizures

Health